Social Recreation
Social Recreation programs help to meaningfully engage people living with dementia through activity. Examples include sing a long, art, crafts, exercise, meditation, gardening and so much more! Great for people in early to mid stages looking for safe places to connect with people in a similar situation.
What is Social Recreation?
Social Recreation is all about meaningful engagement. We want to get people living with dementia to laugh, share, move, create, and think. We believe that participation can take many forms and do our best to create opportunities for individuals to participate in the ways that work for them. It's a stress-free environment with absolutely zero judgment. Care partners are invited to join their loved ones or take some time for themselves - both options are appropriate and rewarding. Let's celebrate everything we can do and do it while we can!
To participate in any Social Recreation program, please register with the Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce by calling (519) 376-7230 or by sending an email to [email protected].
Current clients can contact their First Link Support Counsellor for more information.
Minds in Motion® and Active Living are eight-week programs delivered once weekly and are tailored to individuals with mild to moderate dementia and their care partners. Active Living programs are tailored to individuals and their care partners who are a little more progressed along their dementia journey. The programs are facilitated by an Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce Coordinator and volunteers. They run virtually and in person at community recreation centres.
Our Active Living website also offers online resources and activities for individuals and care partners to access in their own homes, at any time by visiting www.activelivinggreybruce.org.
Online Social Groups
Groups that are focused on social activity and connection for people living with dementia. Care partners can participate.
Musical Minds
is a weekly sing-along group offered on Zoom
At Home Recreation Support
Programs and services designed to help keep people living with dementia socially active and engaged in their own homes.
Active Living Grey-Bruce Website
A one-stop resource for all kinds of dementia friendly activities for all interests and abilities. www.activelivinggreybruce.org
At Home Activity Kits
Work with a staff member to create an activity kit based on the specific interests and abilities of the person living with dementia. We have a storeroom full of dementia friendly games, activities, books, hobbies and more.
In-Home Recreation
In-Home Recreation provides respite for caregivers while engaging persons with dementia in social and recreational activities. This is done by identifying the person living with dementia’s interests and abilities and providing the appropriate level of support from In-Home Recreation staff and volunteers. This popular service currently has a waiting list.
If you are interested in any Social Recreation programing please call (519) 376-7230 or send us an email [email protected].